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$452,970$484 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $151,000 on Dec 15, 1989

44 POPLAR ST

CARTERET, NJ 07008
0
Baths
936 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$453K
$434K low$472K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$151,000 · Dec 15, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,169 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$62,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Fords Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Woodbridge High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Woodbridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07008These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,015 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,462
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,712
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

44 Poplar St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Fords
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Fords

What homes are worth in Carteret 07008

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$380K$856K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Carteret 07008.

How it measures up in Carteret 07008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carteret 07008.

Estimated value$452,970
CheaperTypical $563,620Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$484
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 44 Poplar St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFordsCarteret 07008Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$452,97021% of homes9% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48486% of homes95% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²12% of homes2% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes22% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195274% of homes39% of homes28% of homes

About 44 Poplar St

How much is 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ is $452,970 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $433,599 to $472,341. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ last sell?

44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ last sold on Dec 15, 1989 for $151,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ?

44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ has 936 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ built?

44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ?

44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ is assigned to Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; Lafayette Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Woodbridge High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ compare to other homes in Carteret 07008?

Among the 5,144 homes in Carteret 07008, it is worth more than 9% of them ($452,970 against a typical $563,620), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($484 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 2% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1952 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ was $8,169. The county assessed it at $62,500.

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